Divorce Attorneys

We know divorce is a terrible thing to go through, but without a lawyer to help you navigate the complicated and challenging legal regulations, it will be that much harder for you. You need professional lawyers that have your best interest in mind.

Brunelle Conklin can help you navigate the legal issues of divorce and will always fight for the best outcome you can receive.

Legal Requirements

Many States have a “no fault” divorce option that means one party doesn’t have to prove that the other party did something wrong in the marriage. Divorce is legal regardless of consent of both parties.

Where to File for Divorce

County or state government is usually the default option of where to file for divorce. Military personnel may be able to file where they are stationed. Laws are in place that protect service members from civil lawsuits.

Alternatives to Divorce

Legal Separation is an option that enables people to make legal choices about property, and child custody and support without legally ending the marriage. This is commonly used for health care and religious reasons. Annulments are also commonly used for religious reasons and will void the marriage. This simply states that the marriage was never valid. Annulments are also used when one or both parties were too young to marry, coerced/forced to marry, or already married.

Divorce Petitions

You will need to determine how the divorce will be categorized: “fault,” “no fault,” or, if there are no children involved, “summary”. If you have children then custody and child support paperwork will need to be completed. You should seek legal consultation before filling out papers. A lawyer can help you fill these out and this is in your best interest in order to preserve your property.

Division of Property

If a state has community property laws, then this will affect property division. Community property laws state that both spouses own all property gained after the marriage. This property will need to be split 50/50 in most cases, unless an both parties come to an agreement on who gets what property. The court must approve of this agreement.